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a lick of something
01
a rather small amount of a thing
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Example
Ann wo n’t do a lick of work around the house.
His offer was only a lick of the total amount we needed for the project.
I just need a lick of paint to freshen up this room, not a complete makeover.
02
***a layer of something such as paint that you put on something to make it look better
Example
All it needs is a lick of polish and it ’ll look like new.
He only has a lick of experience in this field, so we 'll need to provide additional training.
Ann wo n’t do a lick of work around the house.
Example
Ann won’t do a lick of work around the house.
His offer was only a lick of the total amount we needed for the project.
I just need a lick of paint to freshen up this room, not a complete makeover.
All it needs is a lick of polish and it’ll look like new.
He only has a lick of experience in this field, so we'll need to provide additional training.
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